Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1673 - 1710: Fifth Grade Yuan Beast
After Ding Fan completed setting up the Defensive Array, with the Pure Thunder Pill in place, even if the Mysterious Thunder of the True Dragon struck on this side, Ding Fan would not suffer any injury. Instead, after a few Mysterious Thunder strikes, the Pure Thunder Pill felt exceptionally good. Ding Fan could sense that the Pure Thunder Pill had advanced significantly, particularly in intelligence, after absorbing the power of the Mysterious Thunder.
In this way, no matter whether the True Dragon attacked with Mysterious Thunder or flames, Ding Fan always stayed hidden within the Formation. Sometimes, the True Dragon would stir up a Whirlwind, but it still had no way to deal with Ding Fan, keeping him relatively safe for the time being.
The three of them persisted through the day quickly, and it was now evening, approaching dusk.
At this moment, whether it was Ding Fan, Guo Linn, or Ah Du, their hearts were filled with confidence. They all knew that as long as they could make it through the daytime, facing the True Dragon at night while hiding would be easier, greatly increasing their chances of getting out safely.
However, suddenly, a Yuan Beast discovered the presence of Guo Linn and Ah Du. Over on Guo Linn’s side, there was no Formation for concealment, but the geographical location was fairly hidden. Even when they concealed their aura, ordinary Yuan Beasts would not easily discover them.
Yet just then, a Yuan Beast happened to stumble upon them, and it appeared to be a Fifth Grade Yuan Beast.
Such a Yuan Beast might not pose a threat to Guo Linn and Ah Du, but it could easily expose them. They knew very well that once exposed, they would face not only this simple Fifth Grade Yuan Beast but also the furious True Dragon.
Facing the True Dragon, they were well aware that even together, they wouldn’t be a match for it.
But this Fifth Grade Yuan Beast before them, although it was merely a Fifth Grade Yuan Beast, even Guo Linn could slay it. However, killing it quickly without revealing their position was not easy. Not to mention Guo Linn, even Ah Du couldn’t quickly kill such a Fifth Grade Yuan Beast without exposing their location.
This Fifth Grade Yuan Beast looked somewhat like a large Lizard. Whether it was its tough-looking skin or its sharp claws, Guo Linn and Ah Du knew very well that quickly killing it while not exposing their location was impossible.
"What should we do, senior brother?"
Guo Linn stared nervously at the Fifth Grade Yuan Beast not far behind them, feeling anxious and unsure of what to do. He was very frustrated, wishing for a Fourth Grade Yuan Beast; he could easily kill it with a single Spell silently.
Or even if it were a Sixth Grade Yuan Beast, he wouldn’t die so unfairly. But now, it’s a Fifth Grade Yuan Beast, neither too strong nor too weak, but incredibly troublesome to kill. They would have to expose their position for such a Yuan Beast, which was unacceptable to him.
Upon hearing Guo Linn’s words, Ah Du’s mind kept searching for solutions, but no matter what, he couldn’t find a way to kill the Yuan Beast without exposing their position. He knew the True Dragon in the sky was in no mood for niceties, and if they got exposed, they’d likely face the True Dragon’s attack directly.
In the end, Ah Du asked Guo Linn through Divine Sense:
"Is there any Spell that can be used to conceal and mislead?"
After a moment of thought, Guo Linn worriedly said:
"I can cast some Mist Spells, but their concealment isn’t great. I’m afraid the True Dragon would still spot us."
"No choice, we have to try. We’ll end the battle as quickly as possible and move to the next hiding spot. Let’s hope everything goes smoothly."
Ah Du said with a heavy expression.
He knew there were no other options left. If they quickly dealt with this Fifth Grade Yuan Beast, its attack could be deadly to them, considering it’s a Fifth Grade Yuan Beast. While they could eliminate it easily, exposure would be inevitable. They needed a plan and be ready for stealthy relocation; if the True Dragon discovered them, they wouldn’t stand a chance against it, even together.
If they were caught unprepared, there wouldn’t be any chance of escape. So even though Ah Du knew Guo Linn’s concealment Spell wasn’t very good, it was better than nothing, as they had no other options.
"Are you ready?"
Ah Du, with a grave look, asked Guo Linn through Divine Sense.
Guo Linn, hearing Ah Du’s words, took a deep breath and nodded heavily.
"Alright, let’s start casting the Mist Spell now!"
Ah Du said with a serious expression.
Upon hearing Ah Du’s words, Guo Linn immediately cast his spell, and suddenly layers of white fog surrounded them, enveloping Guo Linn and Ah Du all around. The Fifth Grade Yuan Beast witnessing this scene was also taken aback, unable to comprehend what was happening.
In such a critical moment, Ah Du wouldn’t give the Yuan Beast any opportunity. Naturally, he wouldn’t wait to see if the Yuan Beast understood what was happening and directly controlled his Longsword to fiercely stab at the Yuan Beast. He was very nervous, knowing that the True Dragon would discover him the moment he acted.
To Ah Du and Guo Linn, while the current Fifth Grade Yuan Beast posed no threat, the True Dragon was an absolutely terrifying existence and their greatest threat. Even though Guo Linn’s Mist Spell provided cover, Ah Du knew the True Dragon could still determine their position.
Therefore, Ah Du understood that the Fifth Grade Yuan Beast needed to be swiftly dealt with, and more importantly, after killing the beast, they had to quickly relocate to a safer place to avoid the True Dragon’s attack. Only then would they be truly safe.
Ah Du’s sword strike hit the Yuan Beast’s abdomen accurately and ruthlessly, while Guo Linn unleashed several powerful Wind Blades that precisely cut the Yuan Beast’s neck. The Fifth Grade Yuan Beast was instantly bloodied under their combined attack.
But the Fifth Grade Yuan Beast did not die just like that. Their ruthless attack enraged the Yuan Beast, causing it to roar angrily at Guo Linn and Ah Du. After all, the Yuan Beast’s power was equivalent to a cultivator at the Emergence Stage. Although gravely wounded, it was still full of fighting spirit.
Boom, boom, boom...
The loud rumble of the Yuan Beast’s charge echoed, accompanied by gusts of wind.
However, Ah Du and Guo Linn were unfazed. After all, one was a cultivator at the Spirit Severing Initial Stage, and the other was at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Thus, they had no fear facing the Yuan Beast. Of course, they were deeply anxious and worried, not about the Yuan Beast but the True Dragon circling in the sky in near rage.
Swish, swish, swish!
Facing the charging Yuan Beast, Ah Du unhesitatingly unleashed his "Sword Technique," executing a series of swift and fierce Longsword strikes. In the next moment, the Yuan Beast collapsed to the ground, utterly dead.
Seeing this, both Guo Linn and Ah Du breathed a sigh of relief, but then a Mysterious Thunder exploded near them, hurling them away with its force. However, neither of them suffered substantial injuries.
Obviously, this Mysterious Thunder was from the True Dragon circling above, but due to Guo Linn’s Mist Spell affecting its judgment, the thunder didn’t hit them directly. Yet the shockwaves alone caused Ding Fan some injuries.
Guo Linn felt deeply shocked. He knew the True Dragon’s Mysterious Thunder was powerful but never imagined it would be this formidable. As a late Emergence Stage cultivator just shy of reaching the Spirit Severing Stage, he still suffered significant minor injuries from just the shock wave, highlighting the thunder’s fearsome power.
Ah Du understood that if he were directly hit by the Mysterious Thunder, he wouldn’t withstand the attack. Just one strike from the thunder could send him to his death.
At this moment, Ah Du was filled with shock. Although his injuries were slightly less severe than Guo Linn’s, the impact on him was significant, making it hard to believe the sheer magnitude of the thunder’s energy. It was utterly unbelievable! He understood even more clearly now that he was nowhere near a match for the True Dragon; in its eyes, he was no more than an ant—so small that a mere breath could easily kill him.
"Hurry, go!"
Ah Du shouted to Guo Linn, knowing time was up; the True Dragon had finally noticed them. Now, they had to flee for their lives, as confronting the True Dragon was entirely out of the question.
But as Guo Linn heard Ah Du’s words and tried to speak, he coughed up blood, experiencing piercing pain in his chest. Shocked, he realized the severity of his injuries, and despair set in. With the sky still light, he was already so gravely injured, signaling imminent death.
Feeling despair and somewhat resigned, Guo Linn wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said to Ah Du:
"I can’t escape, leave me and go while you can!"
Ah Du was momentarily stunned by Guo Linn’s words, then immediately used his Divine Sense to locate Guo Linn and hurried to his side. More Mysterious Thunder cracked around them, but Ah Du had already activated a True Qi Shield, which protected them from some of the thunder’s force.
Seeing Guo Linn’s injuries, Ah Du frowned, realizing they were severe, making it difficult even for him to stand. He quickly took out a Medicine Pill and handed it to Guo Linn, saying anxiously:
"Take the Healing Pill quickly, we have no time left!"
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